UPL:Polity Legislative | UPSC Premiere League 3rd Tournament

Q1. In the Indian constitution the phrase ‘Union of States’ is used over 'Federation of States' for which of the following reasons?

• As the union of States is a result of an agreement.

• As it is an indestructible union of destructible states

• As the union of states provides them equal representation in the central legislature.

• As it is an indestructible union of indestructible states

Q2. Which of the following objectives are stated in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

1. Economic Justice

2. Equality of Opportunity

3. Economic Liberty

4. Social Justice

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1, 3 and 4

• 1, 2 and 4

• 2 and 3 Only

• 3 and 4 Only

Q.3 Which one of the following sequences is the correct sequence for the formation of the commissions starting from the earliest?

• Central Bureau of Investigation, Central Vigilance Commission, State Human Rights Commission, State Information Commission

• Central Vigilance Commission, State Information Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation, State Human Rights Commission

• Central Vigilance Commission, State Information Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation

• State Human Rights Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation, Central Vigilance Commission, State Information Commission

Q4. Consider the following statements
1. The courts can declare a law violative of any DPSP as unconstitutional because they help in determining the constitutional validity of the laws. 2. They have moral and political sanctions.
Which of the above statements are correct regarding DPSPs?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Which one of the following best defines the concept ‘Judicial Review’?

• The power of the judiciary to amend the laws which are violative of the principles laid out in the constitution

• The proactive role played by the judiciary in protection of the rights of citizens and in the promotion of justice in the society

• The power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of the government.

• The active role played by the judiciary in guiding and regulating the executive organ of the state.

Q. Which of the following are the features of the parliamentary government in India?
1. The ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament in general and to the Lok Sabha in particular
2. Members of the council of ministers always belong to the same political party.
3. The ministers are members of both the legislature and the executive.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Que. Which Fundamental right of the constitution safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?

• Right to Equality

• Right against Exploitation

• Cultural and Educational Rights

• Right to Freedom

Q. Which of the following may make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Municipalities and the auditing of such accounts?

• Governor of State

• CAG

• Legislature of a State

• President of India

Q. Consider the following provisions of Indian Constitution
1. Ideal of justice
2. Rule of Law
3. Bicameralism

4. Public Service Commission
5. Federation with a strong centre.
How many of the above-mentioned Provisions adopted from the British Constitution?

• Only two

• Only three

• Only four

• All five

Q. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Nuclear Doctrine:
1. Nuclear retaliation to a first strike will be massive and designed to inflict unacceptable damage
2. Nuclear weapons can be used against any External Aggression
3. Export of Nuclear Material to Friendly nations in times of aggression.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3